Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Colombia
Colombia: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 2,512 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Colombia, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wildfire area burned by land cover type in Colombia is 2,512 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 105.3% on the previous year and down 24.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Colombia peaked at 6,611 hectares in 2016 and was at its lowest, 601.04 hectares, in 2021.
Colombia ranks 31st of 225 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,168 hectares | 1,288 hectares | 3,563 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,342 hectares | 815.7 hectares | 6,611 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,322 hectares | 601.04 hectares | 2,512 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Colombia?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Colombia was 2,512 hectares in 2024, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 6,611 hectares in 2016.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 601.04 hectares in 2021.
- How does Colombia rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Colombia ranks 31st out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Wildfire area burned by land cover type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Area of other land types burnt by wildfires each year, in hectares. Includes wetlands, urban areas, snow and ice, bare ground, and water bodies.